Will a 110 Volt laptop work in Europe? (Will the plug fit and can enough power be obtained?) Thx.
2007-07-02 13:14:27 · 5 answers · asked by J23 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
NO, at least not from the European power grid.
You'll need to buy a converter transformer & plug.
This changes their 250VAC to 110VAC.
2007-07-02 13:21:08 · answer #1 · answered by Robert S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, Europe uses 220Volts. Plugging a 110V appliance, pc, or any other equipment into a 220 volt outlet will destroy the equipment. There are power transformers available at Radioshack that will allow you to use your equipment overseas, most come with multiple adapters for many different countries.
The plugs in Europe aren't the same shape as the ones in the US either so you can't just accidently plug something from the US into one of those outlets.
2007-07-02 20:22:34 · answer #2 · answered by Bill S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeit should work. Check the back of your transformer - that black box which is part of the laptop cable. It will probably show that input voltage can be 110-240V.
All you need then is an adapter set. Go to a travel or luggage store - or find it online.
You will need a different connector for the UK and a different one for the EU countries.
2007-07-02 20:21:18 · answer #3 · answered by Emilou 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will need to get a UK transformer pack. You can get one from your manufacturer's website or their resellers.
The plugs are not the same so you can not just plug it in and if you did, you would instantly fry your system. UK is 220V/50Hz
2007-07-02 21:01:48 · answer #4 · answered by Jeffrey F 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, $laptops have chargers with transformers, so it should work. you just need the ending that would fit in.
2007-07-02 20:17:24 · answer #5 · answered by rock 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋